Canon EOS M3 vs Olympus Stylus 1s

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Canon EOS M3 vs Olympus Stylus 1s

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APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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1/1.7 inch 43.3mm²
12.0 megapixels
28.00mm - 300.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon EOS M3 advantages over Olympus Stylus 1s

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/1.7 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.72 vs 1.92 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More pixels
24.2 vs 12.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Olympus Stylus 1s advantages over Canon EOS M3

Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

450 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/200 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
7.0 fps vs 4.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

DSLR image quality & resolution in a mirrorless body; Higher-res 24MP APS-C sensor; Much improved AF performance; Better ergonomics with full PASM dial; Built-in Wi-Fi & NFC; Tilting LCD.
No built-in EVF; Limited native lens selection; Slow burst mode; Shallow buffer depth with RAW files; No 60p video frame rate or 4K video option.
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The Competition

Compared to Nikon P7100

Canon EOS M3

Nikon P7100

$850
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$500
1/1.7 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon EOS M3 vs Nikon P7100

Olympus Stylus 1s

Nikon P7100

$549
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$500
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Shoots 24p video

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Compared to Olympus Stylus 1

Canon EOS M3

Olympus Stylus 1

$850
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$449
1/1.7 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Olympus Stylus 1s

Olympus Stylus 1

$549
1/1.7 inch

$449
1/1.7 inch

Faster JPEG shooting

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Compared to Sony A6000

Canon EOS M3

Sony A6000

$850
APS-C

Touchscreen
More telephoto lens reach

$674
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M3 vs Sony A6000

Olympus Stylus 1s

Sony A6000

$549
1/1.7 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Touchscreen

$674
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Samsung NX3000

Canon EOS M3

Samsung NX3000

$850
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$950
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon EOS M3 vs Samsung NX3000

Olympus Stylus 1s

Samsung NX3000

$549
1/1.7 inch

Slower slow-motion
Focus peaking

$950
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

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Compared to Fujifilm X-E3

Canon EOS M3

Fujifilm X-E3

$850
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
NFC

$699
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M3 vs Fujifilm X-E3

Olympus Stylus 1s

Fujifilm X-E3

$549
1/1.7 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Tiltable Screen

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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